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Job Description
NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas. As the largest community college in Arkansas, NWACC is recognized as a leader in education. NWACC offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training programs that prepare students for rewarding futures and careers. NWACC employees are dedicated to fostering a diverse educational community and cultural learning environment that supports student success. The Part-Time Dental Clinic and Lab Coordinator is responsible for providing assistance to the dental assisting faculty in classroom, laboratory, and clinical sessions, daily operations of the Fayetteville Youth Dental Clinic, management and monitoring of budgets including grants awarded to the program, and ensuring the program meets all OSHA and HIPAA requirements for the classroom, laboratory, and clinic.
Essential Duties:
Assists the Dental Assisting Program Faculty in the classroom, laboratory, and clinical areas Ensures the Dental Assisting Program meets OSHA and HIPAA regulations. Maintains up to date knowledge in order to ensure compliance Manages and monitors inventory and budgets including grants awarded to the Dental Assisting Program and the Fayetteville Youth Dental program Serves as Administrative support for the Dental Assisting Program and the Fayetteville Youth Dental Clinic Serves as clinical support including patient management, communication with dental offices, and equipment maintenance Regular, reliable and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others Additional duties may be assigned as necessary to support the goals and objectives of the department and college
Rate of Pay:
$16.00 hourly Completed applications received by 6/19/2026 will be assured full consideration. Late Applications will be reviewed as necessary to fill the position
Minimum Qualifications:
The formal education equivalent of an associate degree with a major in a health related program or related field Two years of experience in the dental field or related area
Certifications, Licenses and Registrations:
Must hold a current professional licensure—Registered Dental Assisting Permit from AR State Board of Dental Examiners Must pass background checks conducted by Arkansas State Police, FBI, and Arkansas Child Maltreatment Central Registry CPR Certification is preferred but can be completed after hire
Preferred Qualifications:
Associate degree and two to five years of dental experience Five or more years of dental experience in lieu of a degree
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ability to effectively communicate in person-to-person, over the phone and by email Ability to track budgets including expenditures, inventory, and ordering Knowledge of software typical to an office setting as well as a dental setting Strong problem solving skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Work Hours:
Up to 170 days Up to 6 hours a day Flexible with Supervisor's approval
Physical Demands:
The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations. While performing the functions of this job, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Work is performed in an office setting that may be, at times, noisy and intense with multiple interruptions.
Occasionally:
Crouching, Driving, Grasping, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, and Stooping Constantly:
Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Feeling, Hearing, Reaching, Repetitive motion,
Sitting, Standing, Talking, and Walking Environmental Conditions:
The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. NWACC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy. NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC) provides quality and affordable higher education to empower lives and strengthen communities within Northwest Arkansas and the surrounding areas. As the largest community college in Arkansas, it offers a full range of associate degrees, certificates and workforce training that can lead to careers in business, computer science, art, communications, culinary, nursing, construction and more. NWACC faculty and staff are committed to the success of our students and helping them develop intellectually, personally and interpersonally. NWACC professors are exceptional scholars who mentor traditional and nontraditional students within a campus and online environment that values and encourages diverse perspectives and ideas. Northwest Arkansas is one of the most economically stable regions in the nation and serves as the base of operations for Walmart, Tyson Foods Inc., and J.B. Hunt Transport Services. Their close proximity to the college offers opportunities for internships, career training and post-graduation employment, as well as access to world-class art, culture and entertainment. Arkansas' Ozark Mountains also offer wonderful outdoor experiences and hiking trails within a short drive of the college. With its strong economy, beautiful surroundings and high-end amenities, Northwest Arkansas is also often ranked by publications as one of the nation's best places to live. With its steady growth in population, it's on track to soon become one of the nation's 100 largest metropolitan areas. Such growth has increased cultural diversity, as well as opportunities to support various cultural events, cuisine, businesses and services. NWACC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution, and welcomes applications without regard to age, race, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity.
